Five Smooth Stones: A Novel
Apr 2009 · Chicago Review Press
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This gripping bestseller, first published in 1966, has continued to captivate readers with its wide-ranging yet intimate portrait of an America sundered by racial conflict. David Champlin is a black man born into poverty in Depression-era New Orleans who makes his way up the ladder of success, only to sacrifice everything to lead his people in the civil rights movement. Sara Kent is the white girl who loves David from the moment she first sees him, and who struggles against his belief that a marriage for them would be wrong in the violent world he has to confront. And the “five smooth stones” are those the biblical David carried against Goliath. By the time this novel comes to its climax of horror, bloodshed, and hope, readers will be convinced that its enduring popularity is fully justified.
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Hope Resnick
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28 April 2023
I first read this book almost 50 years ago and it has been one of my favorite books ever since. An historical novel set in the early days of the civil rights movement, it is so much more than that. This is a book about the bonds of friendship; it is an epic love story and a thrilling ghost story. This edition needs further proofreading, however. Unfortunately, the name of Emmet Till is misspelled throughout the book as " I'lll "
Luis Markham
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30 April 2014
I first bought this book in the early 70's when I was atrackted to it by the title, and have never been sorry. It has become one of my required reading books ever since.. It is a beautiful story of love, commitment, and dedication.
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26 May 2018
I re-read it about every 5 years. My all-time favorite book. I wish others
knew about this book so they could enjoy - love story, prejudice, etc. The
middle of book is 'a little boring & long' but Hang In There it's worth it.
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About the author
STRONGAnn Fairbairn is the pseudonym of Dorothy Tait, who was the author of Call Him George and That Man Cartwright.
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